CONTENTS for DAN'S PAPERS the week of April 20, 2007

Side Dish

By Aji Jones

The Clam Bar in Amagansett reopens for the season, a sure sign of spring! The classic seafood snack bar is open daily at noon for lunch and dinner until dark, weather permitting of course. For more information call The Clam Bar at 631-267-6348.

Pacific East in Amagansett is now offering spring specials. The $21.95 three course prix fixe is now available all night Thursday, Friday and until 7 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday is super sushi night with all sushi 50% off. Pacific East is now open Thursday through Sunday beginning at 5:30 p.m. For further information or reservations call 631-267-7770.

Della Femina in East Hampton is offering a three-course prix fixe for $30 per person plus tax and gratuity, Sunday thru Friday all night and Saturday from 6-7 p.m. The restaurant is also presenting "Date Night" Thursdays. Every Thursday, beginning at 6 p.m. a complimentary glass of house wine will be offered with any entree. For further information please call Della Femina at 631-329-6666 or visit www.dellafemina.com.

Exquisite Food in East Hampton will offer a new gourmet drop-off service beginning this May. Now people with large families, weekend guests or those who simply want gourmet comfort food can order it. The menu is varied, requests are welcome and custom menus are available. Cost vary depending on the items and number of guests. Made-to-order items will be available for delivery on the South Fork until September. There is a delivery surcharge for Southampton and Montauk locations. To place an order or for more information about Exquisite Food, please call 631-827-6000 or visit www.hamptonsexquisitefood.com.. Michaels' at Maidstone Beach in East Hampton is now open Wednesday through Sunday. Dinner will be available Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5-11 p.m. In addition, Sunday brunch will also be offered from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For reservations or further information call Michaels' at Maidstone Beach at 631 324-0725.

Wildthyme Restaurant and Bar in Southampton, and Taittinger Champagne are presenting a special five-course Champagne dinner on Saturday, April 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This Dinner of Indulgence will feature Jerome Jeandin, the National Director of Champagne Taittinger, who will be on hand explaining the different champagnes, what they are matched with and answering questions. The cost is $150 per person (including tax and gratuity) and guests will also receive a Taittinger gift bag. The dinner will start off with a champagne reception and hors d'oeuvres.

Michaels' at the Boardwalk in Riverhead is now open for lunch seven days a week from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The lunch menu includes North Fork clam chowder with local potatoes and parsley; Buffalo style rock shrimp with tomato lime tartar sauce; turkey club wrap with roast turkey breast, Applewood bacon, tomato, romaine, and herb mayo; lobster roll; and Cobb salad with bacon, avocado, hard boiled egg and Maytag blue cheese. The restaurant serves dinner from 5-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For further information call Michaels' at the Boardwalk at 631-591-2710.

John's Restaurant in Hampton Bays offers a menu of Italian delicacies plus an evening board of specials. Choose from pasta, focaccia panini and wide variety of wines by the glass. Also served daily is the famous thin crust pizza, with all the ingredients made fresh daily on premises. Offered in the front area of the pizzeria are specialty pies by the slice, including our famous spicy chicken pizza, taco pizza and fresh tomato and basil pizza. For more information call 631-728-9411.

Executive Chef Michael Reilly of Legends Restaurant will participate in New York Institute of Technology's In Good Taste on Wednesday, April 25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event is a walk-around food and wine tasting held at NYIT's de Seversky Center in Old Westbury. Reilly will serve delicious menu items from Legends including the wild mushroom, filet with Gorgonzola tart and tuna napoleon with avocado. Tickets are $80 and VIP tickets are $150 and include a special VIP reception. For more information, call 516-686-7848. For reservations call Legends at 631-734-5123 or visit www.legends-restaurant.com.